2025, Poland, 93 min., Feature, Drama, Romance
Tadeusz Śliwa
Tomasz Klimala, Hanna Węsierska
Michał Englert
Matylda Giegżno, Ignacy Liss, Bartłomiej Deklewa, Aleksandra Pisula
Akson Studio
Agata has been blind since birth, but she lives life to the fullest, working at a youth center and practicing free- diving. Robert is a renowned photographer who seemingly has it all: a stellar career, popularity, and acclaim. Yet, despite his success, he feels a profound sense of emptiness. Their paths cross unexpectedly during a photo shoot, sparking an inspiring journey toward self-acceptance. While Agata teaches Robert to perceive the world through all his senses, he encourages her to embrace the new and the unknown. Together, they must confront their own limitations and pasts to fight for what matters most – love.
Tadeusz Śliwa
Tadeusz Śliwa is one of the most prominent contemporary Polish directors, known for his ability to balance visual perfection with deep emotional resonance. He began his career in commercials and music videos, which shaped his distinctive aesthetic sense. He made his feature film debut with the box-office hit “(Un)known” ((Nie)znajomi) in 2019. In Photosensitive, Śliwa collaborates with legendary cinematographer Michał Englert to create an intimate portrait of the human need for connection beyond sight. The film was made with the support of the Polish Association of the Blind.
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 – Photosensitive (Światłoczuła)
2019 – (Nie)znajomi ((Un)known)
FESTIVALS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
2025 – Sydney – Polish Film Festival – Audience Award
2025 – Gdynia – Polish Film Festival – Best Actress Award (Matylda Giegżno)
2025 – Krakow – Off Camera International Festival of Independent Cinema – Audience Award